Abstract:
A sting trailer has a camera scaffold concealing hidden cameras in a cargo compartment of the trailer. The camera scaffold conceals cameras and wiring so that the cameras are not visible from the interior of the trailer.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a stand-alone video recording, playback and Monitoring system. It has network switches, non-volatile storage devices, IP cameras, video servers, and NTSC cameras. The system uses communication channels that are WAN/LAN based and can be hard-wired or wireless.
Abstract:
A housing including a plurality of light emitting elements respectively positioned within plurality of discrete housing modules, each housing module forming an inside chamber and being disposed on a perimeter of the housing along a horizontal plane directed outwardly. The light emitting elements directing the generated light outwardly and generally downwardly. The chambers include a lens for directing the generated light. The light emitting apparatus may be attached to a structure such as a light pole, a wall, or a ceiling. The light emitting apparatus may have a hollow center to enclose the surveillance camera, and may also have an opening at the bottom, covered by a transparent cover, through which the camera may capture images of the outside of the apparatus.
Abstract:
A lighting and communication system for use in a standardized light fixture is provided. The lighting and communication system includes a light source and a communication apparatus, and the communication apparatus is at least one of an audio device or a camera. At least one electrical connector configured for physical and electrical connection to the standardized light fixture is included, and the at least one electrical connector is electrically connected to the light source and the communication apparatus.
Abstract:
A concealment (10) for equipment (E) including, among other things, imaging devices, audio equipment, and sensors. The concealment, which hides the equipment and prevents its detection by others comprises a frame (12) which, when assembled, forms the outline of a naturally occurring or manmade object (O). A covering (22) fits over the assembled frame. An outer surface (24) of the covering has a texture and finish that passes for the outer surface of the natural or manmade object the concealment represents. The frame provides a mounting for the equipment installed within the concealment, with the equipment being positioned to provide surveillance of an area (A) within which the concealment is located. The frame and covering are both made from materials which do not interfere with the transmission of signals from the equipment to a monitoring site, nor the reception of signals from the monitoring site to the equipment installed within the concealment to control operation of the equipment.
Abstract:
A camera arrangement includes a camera having a lens pointed at a pane and being separated from the pane. A light-guiding element is between the camera lens and the pane. The light-guiding element guides at least light which is incident on the pane in a grazing manner from a direction of incidence to the camera.
Abstract:
A merchandise security system includes a display stand for supporting and displaying an article of merchandise, a video imaging device and an actuator operably coupled to the video imaging device for actuating the video imaging device to collect video data in response to a displacement of the article of merchandise relative to the display stand. In exemplary embodiments, the actuator includes a first activation element disposed on a sensor housing configured for attachment to the article of merchandise and a second activation element disposed on the display stand. The first activation element and the second activation element actuate the video imaging device between the inactive state and the active state to collect the video data when the article of merchandise is displaced relative to the display stand. The video imaging device may be a video camera housed within, positioned adjacent to, or integrated with the display stand.
Abstract:
A camera mounting assembly for mounting a camera to a support structure. The mounting assembly including a first bracket fixable relative to the camera body such that the first bracket supports the camera. A second bracket engages the first bracket and is rotatable about a first axis relative to the second bracket. A third bracket supportingly engages the second bracket and is rotatable about a second axis relative to the third bracket. The first and second axes are substantially mutually perpendicular. The third bracket is securable to the support structure and is rotatable about a third axis relative to the support structure. The second and third axes are substantially mutually perpendicular. At least two of the first, second and third brackets are relatively translatable along a substantially linear length, and the first, second and third brackets are all securable relative to the support structure.
Abstract:
A burglar alarm monitoring apparatus to activate a digital camera to take pictures includes a body, a receiver, an actuation means and a monitor device. The body has a housing chamber to hold the digital camera. The monitor device can detect intrusion of burglars and generate a detection signal which is sent to the receiver to trigger the actuation means to activate the digital camera, and then the digital camera starts taking pictures or video recording. Thus the digital camera can provide burglar alarm and monitor functions and has greater practicality.
Abstract:
A concealed pinhole camera assembly for video surveillance is described where the image sensor is mounted opposite a pinhole opening in the face plate for a wall plug or switch, mounted in turn on an electrical junction box. The pinhole opening is located in the position normally occupied by a mounting screw, thus concealing its location. An additional mounting mechanism may be utilized to secure the face plate and camera assembly to the junction box.